Calling all creatives, advocates, and lymph-loving visionaries! NLN is launching its 2026 Awareness T-Shirt Design Contest, and your artwork could be the face of next year’s movement. Whether you are a patient, clinician, caregiver, or supporter, this is your chance to inspire, educate, and elevate lymphedema awareness through wearable impact.

🗓️ Submissions open December 7, 2025.

The current Awareness Tee has been worn coast to coast by clinicians, patients, and supporters alike - sparking conversations, building community, and amplifying visibility. Now, it’s your turn to shape what we wear next.

Wear the Mission: How to Participate

Who Can Enter:  Open to all - patients, clinicians, caregivers, artists, and advocates including all art skill levels

Design Theme:  Must reflect lymphedema awareness, empowerment, and inclusivity

Design Must Include:  The year "2026", the words "Lymphedema" and "Awareness", and no copyrighted images or logos

Tshirt Color:  Teal 

Submission Deadline:  January 23, 2026

Designs will be evaluated based on creativity and originality, alignment with NLN’s mission, and overall visual impact and wearability.

The final winner will be selected by the NLN Community through social media voting from February 1-7, 2026 - your design could be the one they choose to wear and share.

The winner will be announced on February 9, 2026 with the official shirt reveal.

Winner will receive recognition across NLN's platforms, a free shirt featuring their design, and a spotlight in our newsletter and social media.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can submit a design?
Anyone! Patients, clinicians, caregivers, artists, and advocates of all ages are all welcome to participate.

Is there a fee to submit a design?
No.  It is free to submit your original design.

What is the deadline for submissions? 
January 23, 2026 - all designs must be submitted by midnight on that day.

Can I submit more than one design?
Yes, multiple entries are allowed - just submit each one separately.

Do I have to use the NLN logo?
No, but the NLN logo will be placed on the front of the shirt.

Will the winning design be printed?
Yes!  The winning design will be featured on NLN's official awareness T-shirt and available for purchase on the NLN Store.

How is the winner selected?
Finalists are chosen by NLN staff, then voted on by the community on social media from February 1-7, 2026.

When is the winner announced?
The winner will be annouced on February 9, 2026 via social media and on this webpage.  Winner will be notified via email.

What does the winner receive?
Winner will receive recognition across NLN's platforms, a free shirt featuring their design, and a spotlight in our newsletter and social media.

Will I retain rights to my design?
By submitting, you grant NLN permission to use your design for campaign purposes. You retain personal rights to your artwork.

Where do I submit my design?
Use the official submission form below.

When will the T-shirt be available for purchase?
Pre-orders will begin January 21, 2026 BEFORE the reveal of the final design.  However, the final design will be revealed on February 9, 2026 - the date of the winner announcement.  It will be available on the NLN Store.

Design Submission Form

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